Definitions and Examples of suppress, quell, stifle
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
suppress
To prevent or restrain something from being expressed or revealed.
Example
He tried to suppress his laughter during the serious meeting.
To put an end to something, especially by force.
Example
The police were called in to quell the riot.
To prevent or restrain something from being expressed or revealed.
Example
She had to stifle her yawn during the boring lecture.
Key Differences: suppress vs quell vs stifle
- 1Suppress is used when you want to stop something from being expressed or revealed.
- 2Quell is used when you want to put an end to something, especially by force.
- 3Stifle is used when you want to prevent or restrain something from being expressed or revealed.
Effective Usage of suppress, quell, stifle
- 1Enhance Communication: Use suppress, quell, and stifle to express restraint or inhibition effectively.
- 2Show Empathy: Incorporate antonyms in conversations to demonstrate understanding.
- 3Enrich Writing: Utilize these antonyms in narratives to create tension and conflict in stories.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Suppress is used to stop something from being expressed or revealed, quell is used to put an end to something, especially by force, and stifle is used to prevent or restrain something from being expressed or revealed. Use these words to enhance communication, show empathy in conversations, and enrich writing by creating tension and conflict in stories.
